1See Sources for the Life of Gary L. Smith, The Smith Lineage (Smith Genealogy beginning with Nicholas Smith, Sr.), pg. 13, 26 Aug 1998, Gary L. Smith, 2840 Julie Ln., Yuma, AZ. 85365.
2Black and White Photograph (The only known picture of Reggie, age 70), 30 Aug 1998, Gary L. Smith, 2840 Julie Ln., Yuma, AZ. 85365.
!Deserted his wife, Anie Magdalena Patton, when Layne Smith was approximately eight years. He never communicated with the family again.31900 Census, Van Buren County, Arkansas, Page 236 A, 1 Jun 1900.
Cleveland Township.41910 Census, Van Buren County, Arkansas, Page 5? B, 21 Apr 1910.
Griggs Township.5Freer, Texas Registrar, Freer, Texas: Certificate of Death, 020965, 10 Jan 1973, Vital Statistic Department, Texas Department of Health, Austin, Texas.
!DEATH: The original copy of the death certificate is in the possession of Gary L. Smith, Yuma, AZ.
1See Sources for the Life of Gary L. Smith, The Smith Lineage (Smith Genealogy beginning with Nicholas Smith, Sr.), pg. 13, 26 Aug 1998, Gary L. Smith, 2840 Julie Ln., Yuma, AZ. 85365.
2Layne Smith, Family Reunion Announcement (Decendents of Patton Line), Pg. 1, 19 Jun 1987, Layne and Lea Smith, 3538 E. Castano St., Yuma, AZ. 85365.
!NOTE: The original copy of the announcement is in the possession of Gary L. Smith, Yuma, AZ.3Garner Autry, Hand written letter by Garner Autry (Family information Re: Molly Patton Autry), 1 Aug 1986, Rev. and Mrs. Garner Autry, 312 E. Maryland, N. Little Rock, AZ 72114.
"!BIOGRAPHY: "Your mother (Layne Smith) and I grew up on Archey. She is the sweetest cousin a person could ever hope to have"."4Etta Baker, Genealogy note hand written by Etta Patton Baker (Samuel Eli Patton and family), 20 Jun 1986, Lester and Etta Baker, Rt. 5, Clinton, Arkansas 72031.
!NOTE: The original hand written document is in the possession of Gary L. Smith, Yuma, AZ.5State Registrar, New Mexico Certificate of Death, 131716, 17 Nov 1987, State of New Mexico Department of Health Services, State Registrar of Vital Statistics, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
!DEATH: A copy of the original certificate is in the possession of Gary L. Smith, Yuma, AZ.6Hamilton Funeral Home, Funeral Announcement for Anie M. Savage (Death Announcement of Anie M. Savage), 16 Nov 1987, Layne and Lea Smith, 3538 E. Castano St., Yuma, AZ. 85365.
7Gary L. Smith, Cemetary Location (Monte Vista Cemetery, Alamogordo, N.Mex.).
1Robert "Bob" Wayne Simmons, Genealogy of Robert Vernon Eastham and Rosa Lucille (Howard) (Robert Vernon Eastham and Rosa Lucille (Howard)), Pg. 2, 9 May 0093, Robert Wayne Simmons, 1315 S. 289th Pl., Federal Way, WA., 98003.
!NOTE: An original copy of the document prepared by cousin Bob Simmons dated May 9, 1995, is in the possession of Gary L. Smith, Yuma, AZ.2The Sayre Journal, Newspaper funeral notice (Funeral services: Robert Vernon "Sparky" Eastham), 7 Jan 1993, The Sayre Journal, Sayre, Oklahoma.
3Funeral Announcements for Robert "Sparky" Vernon Eastham (Death of Robert "Sparky" Vernon Eastham), 2 Jan 1993, Gary L. Smith, 2840 Julie Ln., Yuma, Az. 85365.
4Funeral Announcement (Sayre-Doxey Cemetary).
5T.M. Lowry Court Clerk, Marriage License and Certificate (Marriage: Robert V. Eastham and R. Lucille Howard), State of Oklahoma, Beckham Co., Oklahoma.
6Jessie Mae Howard Wileman, Information for the History of the Howard Family (3 typed pages of Howard family geneology), 3, 21 Sep 1998, Jessie Mae Howard Wileman.
7Sallie Gwendolyn and Stewart Thompson, Family Group Sheet compiled Feb 1985 and 2 page cover letter (Mordica Augustas Howard Geneology), 3, Feb 1985, Sallie Gwendolyn and Stewart Thompson, 1913 S. Nelson, Amarillo, Texas.
1Robert "Bob" Wayne Simmons, Genealogy of Robert Vernon Eastham and Rosa Lucille (Howard) (Robert Vernon Eastham and Rosa Lucille (Howard)), Pg. 2, 9 May 1993, Robert Wayne Simmons, 1315 S. 289th Pl., Federal Way, WA., 98003.
!NOTE: An original copy of the document prepared by cousin Bob Simmons dated May 9, 1995, is in the possession of Gary L. Smith, Yuma, AZ.2Jessie Mae Howard Wileman, Information for the History of the Howard Family (3 typed pages of Howard family geneology), 3, 21 Sep 1998, Jessie Mae Howard Wileman.
"!BIOGRAPHY: Religious Affiliation: Baptist; Occupation: Homemaking;."3Family Bible (Childrens Names and Birthdates), 21 Sep 1998, Gary L. Smith, 2840 Julie Ln., Yuma, Az. 85365.
4Sallie Gwendolyn and Stewart Thompson, Family Group Sheet compiled Feb 1985 and 2 page cover letter (Mordica Augustas Howard Geneology), Feb 1985, Sallie Gwendolyn and Stewart Thompson, 1913 S. Nelson, Amarillo, Texas.
5Donna Howell Deputy Court Clerk, Certificate of Death for Rosa Lucille Eastham (Death of Rosa Lucille Eastham), 18 Dec 1989, State of Oklahoma, Department of Health, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
6The Sayre Record, Newspaper funeral service notice (Funeral services for Rosa Lucille Eastham), 6 Dec 1989, The Sayre Record, Sayre, Oklahoma.
7Funeral Announcement for Rosa Lucille Eastham (Death of Rosa Lucille Eastham), 3 Dec 1989, Gary L. Smith, 2840 Julie Ln., Yuma, Az. 85365.
8Funeral Announcement (Sayre-Doxey Cemetary).